Nurse Coordinator - Professional Development

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to take on a senior position within the Workforce and Practice Development Unit. With your enthusiasm for the on-going professional development and recognition of our nursing workforce, you are invited to apply for this leadership role coordinating the Capital Coast Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP).

The Nurse Coordinator, Professional Development is responsible for leading and facilitating all aspects of the PDRP programme, providing education and guidance to nurses and advancing engagement with the PDRP across the District. This is a great time of change for the national PDRP framework and this role will be key to promoting and rolling out the changes. The role works closely with the Nurse Coordinator Professional Development based at Hutt Valley. 

About the Team/Service Location

The Workforce and Practice Development Unit (W&PDU) supports the District Chief Nurse and Nurse Directors across the District. This support enables the alignment of the W&PDU’s professional, operational and strategic leadership accountabilities, within allocated resources to reflect national, regional and District priorities. This is a highly motivated and supportive team that leads a culture of education and professional development to enhance the workforce capability to provide high quality and safe services. 

About you 

The position would suit a self-motivated, well-organised person who is passionate about supporting high standards of practice and professional development across the nursing workforce. The preferred candidate will have the ability to deliver education, provide leadership and guidance, facilitate processes of the programme, and engage the nursing workforce. The ability to develop effective relationships with nurse leaders and educators in clinical settings within our organisation as well as with external partner organisations is vital. Experience in Microsoft Excel and database management would be valuable.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 14th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact deb.brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.